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Lobbying
“Housing First” Initiatives (Executive & Nonprofit Efforts)
Scale up programs that directly house the homeless with wraparound services.
Push executives and local governments to scale Housing First by converting underused buildings into housing, expanding rapid rehousing, and growing permanent supportive housing with nonprofit partners. Prioritize funding streams that cover both the unit and the wraparound services needed to keep people housed. Use public pressure and coalition engagement to keep commitments from being reversed when leadership changes.
Why this works
Housing First has a proven record of reducing homelessness when adequately funded. It can quickly move people off the streets, improving health outcomes.
Win Without War
AdvocacyProgressive coalition advocating for a more peaceful U.S. foreign policy
Win Without War is a national advocacy coalition, founded in 2002 in the run-up to the Iraq War, that works to promote a more peaceful and progressive U.S. foreign policy. The coalition includes dozens of organizations and mobilizes grassroots activists to influence Congress and the executive branch.
Mechanism
How Win Without War uses funding
- Identify the local decision-makers who control housing and service budgets.
- Align nonprofits and service providers around a clear Housing First expansion plan.
- Secure funding for both housing acquisition or conversion and ongoing services.
- Streamline permitting and contracting so projects can launch without bureaucratic stalls.
- Communicate progress with clear updates and adjust execution based on outcomes.
Partner notes
Partner notes coming soon.